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OBJECT AJ (52426)
COSPAR: 2022-047AJ | Alt Name: Copia
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 2, 2022
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52426
International Designator
2022-047AJ
Decay Date
1/22/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT AJ
Alternative Name
Copia
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
ASTRIX
Country
New Zealand
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Copia
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASTRIX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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